User manual PIONEER VSX-D209

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D209 Operating Instructions Congratulations on buying this fine Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. [. . . ] SELECT button (see page 15-16, ) Used to start the process of setting the speaker levels (see $ below). SOURCE SELECT TUNER CD 1 2 SOURCE DVD 0 8 RECEIVER STANDBY/ON button Use to switch the receiver between on and standby modes. TV CONT. TAPE MD CD-R $ 1 TV FUNC. $ 2 !4 @ 5 * 6 & 7 # 8 9 FUNCTION button TV VOL. EFFECT CHANNEL STATION 9 0 CLASS MENU FQ 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 D. ACCESS TOP MENU ENTER TEST TONE FQ SORROUND MPX SET UP 2 DSP MODE MUTING CH. @ # $ % ^ Use select the playback or recording source. 0 SOURCE SELECT keys Use to put the remote control (NOT the receiver) in the stated mode. For other equipment controls, see Controlling the Rest of Your System starting on page 27. - CHANNEL/STATION +/­ buttons (see page. 25, 27) Use to select the station of memorized frequencies or change channels on Pioneermade TVs. FL RECEIVER FUNCTION DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î = CLASS/MENU button (see page. 25, 29) Use to switch between the three banks (classes) of station memories. 1 SOURCE (Power) button This button turns on/off the power for PIONEER components connected to the VSX-D209. ~ 2 3 5 ( FQ +/­) & ENTER buttons (see page. 13, 14, 23) Use these arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see page. These buttons are also used to control DVD menus/ options and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player. The FQ +/- buttons can be used to find radio frequencies. Operation 2 NUMBER/PLAYER COMMAND buttons (see page 24, 27-29) Use to select the radio frequency in tuner mode. Also, you can use to contol PIONEER components like CD players, cassette decks, etc. according to the comands printed above the button (4, 3, 7, etc. ) !MPX/SETUP MODE button (see page 23, 29) Use to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts. If the signal is weak then switching to MONO will improve the sound quality. In DVD mode this button brings up the SETUP menus. 3 D. ACCESS/TOP MENU button (see page 24, 29) This button gives you direct access to radio frequency input, allowing you to input a station directly. In DVD mode this button brings you to the top menu. @ DSP MODE button (see page 22) Use to switch between the various DSP modes available (HALL, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER1, THEATER2) and DSP off. Use to create different surround sound effects from any stereo source. 4 TEST TONE button (see page 15 & 2324) Use this button to hear a test tone from each speaker in turn to set the relative speaker volumes. Also switches the BAND in TUNER mode. # MUTING button Use to mute all audio without affecting any of the current sound settings. 5 SURROUND button (see page 13, 15, 20, 22) Use this button to set up the surround sound features of the VSX-D209. In particular, it's used to select the type of center mode, turn on/off subwoofer option and select delay time for each speaker. Also used to start the process of setting the effect levels $ +/­ LEVEL buttons (see page 15, 16) Use to set the relative speaker volumes for all the speakers in your system (see 7 above). % MASTER VOLUME +/­ buttons Use to set the overall listening volume. ^ FL DIMMER button Use this button to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. There are three brightness settings as well as an off setting. 6 2 button (see page 15, 20) Use to select a Dolby Pro Logic mode. Also used to access Test Tone. 19 Listening in Surround Sound Listening in Dolby Pro Logic Mode To really appreciate what the VSX-D209 can do, sit back and experience a movie encoded in Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic with five speaker surround sound creating theater-like sound effects in your living room. When mark on DVD discs, laser discs, and video tapes choosing software, look out for the (sometimes, unmarked software is also recorded in Dolby Pro Logic). [. . . ] This list of sound levels is included for your protection. Decibel Level Example 30 Quiet library, soft whispers 40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet. THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 100 120 140 180 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap Gunshot blast, jet plane Rocket launching pad ELECT Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. [. . . ]